Custodial Services

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EXAM-AKRON CIVIL SERVICE- 5-HR Custodian (Internal Only)

• Position Type:
  Custodial Services
• Date Posted: 12/12/2025
• Location:
  
  Akron Public Schools
• Date Available:
  
  TBD
• Closing Date: 12/30/2025

City of Akron

Salary: $17.64 hourly

Job Type: Permanent

Department:
Akron Public Schools

Location:

Akron, OH

Job Number: 2025-APS-0-7-285

Definition

This is routine custodial and housekeeping work in the Akron Public Schools. An employee in this class cleans school buildings on a daily basis; prepare facilities for the next school day for teachers, students and visitors; maintain grounds; perform all applicable custodial duties.

Characteristic Work

• Ensure safety of students
• Assist in air handler and classroom filter changes
• Shovel and remove snow from school grounds and city sidewalks
• Mow school lawns
• Maintain a clean and safe boiler room
• Sweep, vacuum, mop and wax floors
• Empty and clean waste receptacles, trash pails and pencil sharpeners
• Refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers and bathroom tissue dispensers throughout the building Remove cobwebs, clean windows and chalkboards
• Secure building at night
• Clean and maintain custodial equipment and materials
• Clean and sanitize restrooms
• Promote good safety practices and procedures
• Interact in a positive manner with supervisors, staff, students and parents
• Responsible for the proper cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities
• Organize, direct and participate in custodial and routine maintenance of buildings
• Maintain records and complete reports
• Clean all water coolers (fountains)
• Clean hallway glass displays and showcases
• Clean and sanitize locker rooms
• Ensure all classrooms are properly secured
• Maintain school grounds and landscape
• Make minor repairs to building fixtures and equipment
• Move heavy articles such as desks, tables, file cabinets, etc.
• Perform custodial work in care of buildings and surrounding grounds
• Polish furniture, woodwork, and horizontal surfaces as necessary
• Report damage to building and equipment which require repair to their immediate supervisor
• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
• Trim bushes and trees
• Wash walls, mop, scrub and wax floors
• Reports any activity that may be detrimental to the Board of Education
• Complete paperwork as required by supervisor
• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with, supervisors, co-workers, subordinates and building occupants
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head and Assistant Custodian
• Exercise care in the use of cleaning materials for different types of building surfaces
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
• Attend meetings and seminars as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited High School or G.E.D.
• A minimum of one year paid related experience
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to listen effectively, actively
• Knowledge of appropriate safety procedures
• Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings and labels
• Knowledge of the proper care and storage of chemicals
• Knowledge of the care of materials, methods and practices essential to proper cleaning of a facility
• Knowledge of the care of sweepers, vacuum machines, mops, brushes, cleaning fluids and other cleaning materials and equipment
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to learn proper use of materials, methods and practices used in cleaning operations
• Knowledge of how to clean up and disposal of blood borne pathogens
• Ability to exercise care in the use of cleaning materials for different types of building surfaces

Competitive Examination Process

This is a classified position.

The selection process will consist of a competitive examination with credit for education and experience. A passing score must be obtained on the competitive examination in order to receive credit for education and experience. TEST.

WEIGHTS: Competitive Examination 70%, Education 20%, Experience 10%.

Candidates must meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the announcement at the time of examination and at the time of appointment.

VETERANS: A veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States, honorably discharged from active duty, desiring a bonus of 5 points added to his/her passing grade, must submit proof of discharge in the form of a DD-214 with application.

Applicants are required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position with or without an accommodation. If you are a qualified applicant with a disability, please notify the Department of Human Resources at least one week prior to testing if requesting a reasonable accommodation for the testing process.

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